The doctor was optomistic at Neal’s appointment on Thursday. Neal’s white count was up to 2.8 and his hemoglobin was 10.5. His platelets were 46,000 which the doctor was not too concerned about. The doctor felt pretty sure that Neal’s drop in numbers were from a med that he was on and not a virus since his white count was going back up. We see the doctor again next Thursday but then he said we could come every 2 weeks!! Neal is feeling pretty good but needs to drink more fluids to keep his kidneys healthy. He had his med that helps him engraf adjusted (prograf)but overall is doing great.
We bought Neal a new pair of jeans–3 inches smaller than what he was wearing. He has lost about 28 pounds and says that he is only 3-4 pounds over what he weighed in high school! I reminded him he is 52 not 16 and he needs to put on some weight. He can’t seem to eat much at meals so tries to eat several times throughout the day. He is also drinking Ensure to get some protien.
We are adjusting back at home. It certainly takes longer to clean our house than the tiny apaprtment!
Blessings,
Trish
It was good to talk with you yesterday. Hope you and Trish had a blessed Palm Sunday. When I was trying to figure out what tasted good in the hospital I somehow got hooked on bagels and cream cheese. Was never a bagel eater before but Dawn calls me bagel boy now as I can’t seem to have a cup of morning coffee without my blueberry bagel. We’ll be praying for your appetite and counts.
Psalm 136:1
Steve
Excited about the stretch to 2 week visits for you guys! We’ll continue to pray for health and healing & adjustments back home.
Sara (Smith)
Glad to hear the good news! Will continue to send prayers and positive thoughts your way!
– love, Jim. April and Jake